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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.65, 619.17 and 249.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.65, 619.17 and 249.49 is: 344.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.65 : 619.17 = 249.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.65/619.17 = 249.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.65x = 619.17 × 249.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.65x = 154,477.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,477.97/448.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.32

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